Ax Sharma

Developer Advocate (Security Sonatype

Endorsed an Exceptional Talent (‘a recognized leader’) in technology by the British Government, Ax is a Security Researcher at Sonatype who holds a passion for perpetual learning. His works and expert analyses have frequently been featured by leading media outlets like Fortune, The Register, BleepingComputer, TechRepublic, CSO, etc. Ax's expertise lies in security vulnerability research, malware analysis, and reverse engineering. In his spare time, he loves exploiting vulnerabilities ethically and educating a wide range of audiences.

Agenda Day 2

11:00 AM From Novel Supply Chain Attacks to FinTech Threats

2021 has been the year of various cyberattacks with attackers employing novel means and achieving widespread impact. Join Ax Sharma, Security Researcher and Advocate at Sonatype to learn about some relevant security FinTech incidents, ransomware and supply-chain attacks, and what can organizations do about them.

This session covers:

  • Novel supply-chain attacks seen in the wild
  • Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities relevant to FinTech
  • Why are threat actors including ransomware groups targeting MSPs?
  • What can organizations do about these attacks?